Passat VR6 in Mk2 ABF K-Jet & Vice Versa

the 1.6TD mk2 golf rad is as big as rallye rad

 

Probably just get a Corrado rad. 100 from ECP and Paul said the quality is top!!

 

Just ordered my Vibratechnics front engine mount and Eibach ARBs from Stealth. Spoke to John and asked him about the Passat Rad & Fans and he seems to think that they are the same as the Corrado. So i might be in luck yet. Will try to fit them first!!

So the only thing i need now is a G60 brake set up or a set of VR6 carriers. I had considered converting to 5 stud, but this means id have to sell my porsche adapters and means more hassle really.

 

Have you shaken the money tree or something recently Deako? VR Passat, Eibachs, Vibratechnics etc etc

 

Yeah, it was ripe for picking!!

Did i mention the OZ Turbos and BBS RMs that are for sale??

 

Luke, check this website out, I found it earlier in the year when i was contemplating VR for Gafa.

http://www.futrellautowerks.com/projects/89clvr6.htm

 

Hehe, ive been reading that site for about 3 years Rob!

 

Passat rad is not the same as the corrado, i checked it on etka

 

So much conflicting advice and stories. People say yes, people say no.

Just re-read some of the Futrell article, and in the closing stages of it he states that the Passat Subframe and Rad couldnt be used.

Ahhh! My head hurts now. Gonna have to have a chat with Vince on saturday.

 

You can likely make it fit - i was jus saying its not the same

 

I started writing that before your post Andy It wasnt a direct response!

Edit:-

However, you can check out a 1994 Passat VR6 rear subframe for me if you like? I left my ETKA at my flat. Is it the same/similar as the Mk3 one?
Edited by: Deako

 

Dont worry, just spoke to ChrisP. The Passat subframe wont work. Need to buy a Mk3 VR6 subframe now.

 

Why on earth wont a passat subframe work??

Its the same at the front as a mk2.....

 

Apparently the Passat VR6 runs Mk2 "style" wishbones and hubs, but the subframe is not compatible.

Edit:-

And the Rad and Fans will not physically fit.
Edited by: Deako

 

The same reason as a passat front ARB wont fit, they are physically different. If you look at a passat wishbone, the hole to get to the front-most subframe bolt is in a different place, should give a hint right?

 

Or a Corrado VR subframe. That Futrells article is good though Deako, you obviously learned something else by re reading it

 

put the 16v in the passat on carbs, problem solved.

 

Yes what a great and easy solution to all the worlds problems that would be!

 

didn't say world problems, but as for the passat, cheap set of carbs and the 16v then flog it like that, then play with your mk2 vr6 as you please.

 

I plan to use everything i have. Not spend a stupid amount of money getting a carb setup thats unreliable working on a car that i then wont be able to sell afterwards.